M. RAMAKRISHNA RAO
There lies the man with honour
so great
That conquerors and kings cannot rate;
His kindly heart bathed him in glory,
His life and work’s our proud history;
Whose simple habits and soaring thoughts
Are striking stories to tiny tots;
Hail the hero; hail his praise!
In whose command the nation did rise
And achieved its freedom, the priceless
prize,
To make our homes a real
paradise.
In grateful joy I greet his green memories,
May his soul rejoice and rest in realms of
peace.
May it not be said that the principles he did
preach
More than the observance
are honoured only in breach!